Category: Special programming
Comic Con anticipation hits Mayfair
The latest documentary from Oscar nominee and McDonald’s enemy Morgan Spurlock arrives at the Mayfair and makes it’s Ottawa premiere on May 4th (with follow-up screenings on the 5th, 6th, 9th and 10th). The subject matter of the San Diego Comic Con is perfect research and prep to
Can Ottawa become a Bike City, Great City?
Find out during the premiere run of Ottawa City Councillor/filmmaker David Chernushenko’s latest documentary, Bike City, Great City — right here at Ottawa’s home of stuff you won’t see anywhere else! Chernushenko is determined to make his hometown a better city for cycling. In 2011, the League
Call For Entires for the 6th Annual Painted Lips & Lolly Licks: The Sexy Film Festival 2015!
Currently accepting submissions of local and international short films for the 6th Annual Painted Lips and Lolly Licks: The Sexy Film Festival 2015! Please submit your sexy short films (10 minutes or less) on DVD or Quicktime files before midnight on Sunday February 8th. Send entries via
Bob Hoskins Tribute
In honour of the great Bob Hoskins, we present a very rare 35mm screening of the highly acclaimed British crime classic, The Long Good Friday. Join us on Friday May 16 at 10:30pm or Sunday May 18 at 10:00pm. Roger Ebert gave the film 4 Stars and praised
Big Screen Oscars!
The 88th Annual Academy Awards! Hosted by Chris Rock! On the big screen! Doors open at 7:00pm for the Red Carpet Pre-Show / Awards Ceremony begins at 8:30pm. Check our schedule for the ongoing marathon of Oscar nominees that we’ll be screening! Free for Members / Members Only / Licensed
Beware the Discopath!
Discopath makes its Ottawa Premiere at the Mayfair on Saturday May 10th. We’ll have some extra special guests in attendance: Actor Ivan Freud, actress Katherine Cleland and director Renaud Gauthier. Join us for the new indie Canadian horror film that is destined to become a cult classic. Blood
Best non-time-travelling Michael J Fox movie of 1985!
What better career move for an actor than to follow up one of the best movies ever, then to take a starring role in a movie about a high school student who becomes a werewolf and plays basketball? And, what’s the bigger suspension of disbelief, that Michael J Fox
Be a little Lebowski Achiever! Help the Mayfair, dude!
Attention Mayfair regulars and moviegoers in Ottawa! The Mayfair Theatre is about to celebrate 80 years of existence this May! But in order to continue bringing you the best in cinematic entertainment, we need your support! We are in the midst of raising funds to purchase
Bat-iversary Prizes!
We’ll have some great big ticket prizes to give out on Batman’s 75th birthday celebration on Wednesday July 23 thanks to our friends at The Comic Book Shoppe 2 – A spectacular retro Batman 66 Adam West bust, and a gothic Arkham City style Batman action figure from
Back To The Future trilogy!
Back To The Future trilogy! Weekend matinees on September 19th & 20th! Join us for Marty & Doc’s time travelling adventures a full month before they arrive to present day on the geek legendary date of October 21st 2015!